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Just In: Fire Rips Through Mecca Hotel Housing 480 Nigerian Pilgrims

A fire broke out at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel in Mecca’s Sharamansur area, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, accommodating over 480 Nigerian pilgrims participating...

Coco Gauff Wins First French Open Title in Thrilling Final

By Samuel Akpan with agency report American tennis star Coco Gauff has won her first French Open singles title, coming from behind to...

AEDC Announces Disruption in Power Supply to Parts of Abuja

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a power outage in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to a...

Nigeria’s Democracy Losing Political Diversity, Ideological Depth, Ozekhome Warns

Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN), a distinguished constitutional lawyer, has articulated profound concerns regarding the erosion of political diversity and ideological coherence within Nigeria’s...

Mike Ejeagha, Legendary Highlife Musician, Dies at 95 After 16-Year Battle With Cancer

Mike Ejeagha, the revered Nigerian highlife musician and folklorist, passed away on Friday night after a prolonged 16-year battle with prostate cancer. His...

Victor Boniface Jokes About Hanging Up Boots After Underwhelming Performance “The 24-year-old Super Eagles forward made the announcement after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly match in Moscow on Friday” By Samuel Akpan Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface took to social media to announce his retirement from international football, only to delete the post minutes later and share a meme hinting it was all a joke. The 24-year-old Super Eagles forward made the announcement after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly match in Moscow on Friday. In his Instagram post, Boniface expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play for his country, saying, “Proud to play for my country and a dream for me also. Really enjoyed every moment, the good and the bad. Thanks a lot. “Thank you all. I don hang boot.” However, fans were not convinced, given his history of social media jokes and lighthearted antics. The international friendly match between Russia and Nigeria ended in a 1-1 draw. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute when Semi Ajayi scored an own goal, deflecting a cross from Danil Krugovoy into the net. Despite dominating the game, Nigeria struggled to find the back of the net until Tolu Arokodare, who replaced Boniface in the 61st minute, scored the equalizer in the 71st minute. Arokodare’s goal was a testament to his impact on the game, and it salvaged a draw for the Super Eagles. Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, also made crucial saves to prevent Russia from scoring further. The draw maintained Eric Chelle’s unbeaten record as Super Eagles coach, with three wins and two draws so far. Boniface’s performance against Russia was another underwhelming display, sparking criticism from fans and pundits. He failed to score or create significant chances, leading to his substitution in favour of Arokodare. Persecondnews notes that the striker has yet to score for the Super Eagles, despite playing 13 games for the national team.

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface took to social media to announce his retirement from international football, only to delete the post minutes later...

Mokwa Flood: NLC Urges Govt to Prioritize Dam, Drainage Maintenance to Avert Future Disasters 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the government to make maintaining dams and drainage infrastructure a top priority to prevent future...

Akwa Ibom Commissioner resigns following gov’s defection to APC

Ini Ememobong, Akwa Ibom State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Special Duties, has resigned following Gov. Umo Eno’s defection to the All...

NLC Demands Probe into Kano Athletes’ Tragic Deaths 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of 22 athletes, journalists, and sports administrators from...

Eid al-Adha: Ram Sacrifice Not Mandatory, Says Abuja Central Mosque – Imam Eze

As Muslim faithful prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Friday, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze of Abuja’s National Mosque has clarified that sacrificing a...

Fatal Fall: 22-Year-Old Dies After Tumble from 26-Storey Cocoa House in Ibadan

A 22-year-old man, believed to be a graduate of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has died after falling from a top floor of...

Top Cops Recognized: FCT Police Spokesperson, Others Win Big at 2024 Police Awards

SP Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, has been honoured as Police Public Relations Officer of the...

Chelsea Strips Mudryk of No. 10 Shirt Amid Suspension

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Chelsea has taken away Mykhailo Mudryk’s iconic No. 10 shirt, assigning it to Cole Palmer ahead of...

Muslim Pilgrims Flock to Mount Arafat for Hajj’s Most Sacred Day

Thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Thursday gathered at Mount Arafat, a sacred site in Islam, to mark the climax of the annual Hajj...

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case: Court Summons Akpabio, Nwaebonyi Over Rights Allegation

Nigeria’s President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip, have been summoned by two Federal Capital Territory High Courts...

Exclusive: Eid al-Adha: FCT Residents Gripe Over High Ram, Food Prices – PSN Check

Nigerian Muslims are facing a costly Eid al-Adha this year as the prices of rams and other essential household and food items have...